Seasonal - Ocean Camp Counselor

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　　Seasonal - Ocean Camp Counselor

　　Salary

　　$16.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Jacksonville, FL

　　Job Type

　　Seasonal

　　Job Number

　　2024-05776

　　Department

　　PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

　　Opening Date

　　01/08/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Job Description

　　Program Start Date: 5/18/2024

　　Program End Date: 9/6/2024

　　This position will be working at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park assisting the Director of the camp with groups of youth in the ocean with planning, instructing and supervising activities.

　　Examples of Work

　　Assists Director of Ocean Camp with all youth activities including surfing, body surfing, shark teeth discovery, sand castle building, etc.

　　Assists with the youth on nature hikes.

　　Interacts with youth ages 8-14 on all levels.

　　Maintains and cleans the facilities and equipment daily.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of youth activities such as surfing, body surfing, shark teeth discovery, sand castle building, etc.

　　Skill with working with youth.

　　Ability to work with youth ages 8-14 and keep a constant eye on them at all times.

　　Ability to interact with youth.

　　Ability to maintain and clean the facility and equipment.

　　Ability to be outside in the heat for long periods of time.

　　Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

　　Must be able to swim a continuous 300 yards in a pool successfully. This will be assessed by an Aquatics Trainer.

　　Must have a physical from the physician prior to working.

　　CPR/First Aid Certification is required prior to hire and must be maintained.

　　NOTES: All counselors are required to have tennis shoes and flip flops at all times. Must be able to work various hours Monday-Friday.

　　A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. A copy of your CPR/First Aid Certification is required with your application. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers.

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　　Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

　　If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

　　If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

　　Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

　　Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

　　11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

　　Largo, FL 33778-1630

　　Email: [email protected]

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　　Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

　　Yes

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　　02

　　Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　This position pays $16.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Do you understand this position is located at Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　This program starts 5/18/2024 and ends 9/6/2024. Are you able to work the entire program?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Are you able to pass a background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Do you understand you will be required to undergo a drug screen in the hiring process?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Do you currently hold a CPR/First Aide Certification? A copy is required with your application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

　　Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

　　No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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　　Agency

　　City of Jacksonville

　　Address

　　117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

　　Website

　　http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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